Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 months agoDon't Forget to Breathe-and Listen to Some Music
Breathing and music can significantly reduce stress and anxiety.
"What's going on here is you are engaging the diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles in a way that helps with pushing," explained Lalitha McSorley, the owner, lead physical therapist and pelvic floor therapist at Brentwood Physio. "It also helps relax your lower abdomen during a bowel movement."